Falls Prevention Awareness Day — 22 September

The first day of fall marks Falls Prevention Awareness Day — and this year, the holiday lands on September 22. This holiday, sponsored by the National Council on Aging, is an opportunity for people to learn how to prevent fall-related injuries that affect older adults.

Unfortunately, every 11 seconds an older adult is hospitalized for a fall; every 19 minutes an older adult dies from a fall. These numbers are scary, but many accidents can be prevented. So this year, get involved with your community — local, state and national — and spread the message of prevention.

When?
5 months from now
22 September
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